Impact Engagement Manager

Planet Labs operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites in history, delivering daily global coverage to governments, NGOs, researchers, and commercial entities. Its Sustainability and Impact Team works at the intersection of satellite data and humanitarian and environmental outcomes, partnering with leading universities, intergovernmental bodies, and civil society organisations to apply Earth observation to the world's most pressing challenges. This Impact Engagement Manager role is based in Nairobi and focuses on expanding Planet's impact footprint across Africa, with particular emphasis on food security, disaster response, conservation, climate adaptation, and humanitarian action. The postholder will manage the full lifecycle of impact engagements — from scoping and onboarding through to impact measurement — acting as the primary point of contact for external partners including NGOs, IGOs, and research institutions. The role is relevant to space policy and governance professionals interested in how Earth observation data is operationalised within international development, humanitarian, and sustainability frameworks, and how commercial satellite operators navigate partnerships with multilateral institutions and civil society. It sits at the nexus of space applications policy, data governance, and international cooperation.

4+ years of experience in customer engagement, partnership management, or a related field Bachelor's degree or equivalent Good working knowledge of satellite remote sensing, GIS, and geospatial products Experience working with international partners and customers across cultures and countries Experience and interest in environmental stewardship, food security, or livelihood improvement Professional working proficiency in English required Ability to travel within the region and to Europe and North America Desirable: proficiency in French or Arabic Desirable: extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa Desirable: demonstrated experience analysing satellite remote sensing for conservation, humanitarian, or climate applications